On Friday, November 27th, 2009, the first annual Serengeti Wine To Wildlife Festival kicks off at 11a.m. at the Serengeti Resort in Bergheim, TX. Get ready for a holiday shopping trail where you can hear live music while you shop or you can also spend time on the Serengeti Plains feeding exotic animals right from your hand. Guests can duck in and out of thatch pavilions and taste some of the best cuisine in all the Hill Country as paired with fantastic wines from Under the Equator. (Each adult day pass includes 5 food and wine pairings and you can choose from wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Argentina.) Margaritas, winearitas, and specialty beers are also available at the Tiki Lounge, where guys can watch football on the giant big screen while ladies shop at the Palapa pavilions filled with unique gifts and wonderful Christmas items.

Friday night at 7 p.m. guests can hear country music sensation, Collin Raye, live as he takes to the stage to perform his #1 hits and new releases. The concert's profits will all benefit The Bexar County Family Justice Center and the Kendall County Women's Shelter.

On Saturday, November 28th, 2009, the fun continues with more wine, food, music, animal viewing and shopping from 11a.m. to 6p.m. 

The Saturday night grand finale is The Safari Base Camp Dinner Experience at 7p.m. The ticket is $50.00 per person and includes The Serengeti’s famous South African Braai, a dining experience like no other in Texas. At the Braaii you will eat underneath the canopy of trees, where your only light is the glow of flaming torches and lanterns. It is a smorgasbord banquet of suckling pig, grilled meats and veggies with sides of homemade breads and desserts all prepared with South African flair. The entertainment for the dinner includes an action packed fire throwing show set to the drum music of South Africa.

Day passes Friday or Saturday 11a.m.-6p.m.: $20 per day or $30 for both 

Collin Raye tickets 7pm Friday: $30 

Safari Base Camp Dinner and Fire Show: $50

For details and to buy tickets please go to our website: www.serengetiresort.com

You can also contact Dinah Hutson for details on volunteering or vendors, questions or to buy tickets at: 830-229-5281 or dinah@serengetiresort.com.